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T126 BGT

1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid128,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 BGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 143,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 143,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 131,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 131,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 119,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,405 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,293 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 93,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight damage front bumper

slight play offside steering rack mounting

Fail 28 Jul 2006 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight damage front bumper

slight play offside steering rack mounting

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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T126 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 128,474 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T126 BGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T126 BGT is a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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